Like the original YES, YES Featuring ARW is currently conducting a commemorative tour “50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR” to celebrate their 50th anniversary since their debut. Their latest and best live set is now available. This work contains two live performances. It is a 4-disc set with the best audience recording of “August 26, 2018 West Hollywood performance” on discs 1-2, and the following “August 27, San Diego performance” on discs 3-4. We have been reporting on the best recordings of shows around the world since the project started, and the 50th anniversary tour is the second one following "STONE FREE FESTIVAL 2018 (Amity 460)". First, let’s check the show’s position in the 2018 tour schedule. ・June 3rd - 10th: Europe (5 performances) ・June 12th - 17th: UK (3 performances) - about 2 and a half months later - ・August 26th - September 9th: North America (10 performances) )←★Here★ These are the dates announced so far. Although it is a small tour with only 18 performances, it is divided into two major parts: Europe in June and North America in August-September. “STONE FREE FESTIVAL 2018” was a masterpiece representing the European leg, but on the other hand, this work is a North American masterpiece. The West Hollywood performance (Discs 1-2) is a warm-up gig for the restart of the tour, and the San Diego performance (Discs 3-4) is an outdoor concert that will be the first full-fledged concert. This work is the fastest report on the North American tour that has just begun, but what is even more powerful is the wonderful sound! In fact, both performances are from the same recording artist's collection, but this is not just a person. In recent years, Mr. Tapehead2 is a master craftsman who has been attracting attention from collectors around the world. We record the latest progressive rock shows with the finest sound, and we have introduced masterpieces by Roger Waters, Dave Gilmour, ELO, Steve Hackett, etc. In particular, the most unforgettable recent work is Honke YES's "FILLMORE PHILADELPHIA 2018 1ST NIGHT." This work is also the latest work set released by such a modern master. In fact, this time too, it is an incredibly clear recording. The raw enthusiasm is unmistakably recorded by the audience, but as soon as the performance begins, the extremely thick and active performance sound jumps straight into it. Moreover, the details are extremely sharp. No, it's not a sharp sound that hurts the ears, but the edges of the sound are so clear and detailed that you can't feel any blurring due to space. Of course, this is probably only possible because he is a master, but this time it seemed like the venue was even more on his side. The venue for the West Hollywood performance (Discs 1-2) is the 400-person club “WHISKY A GO GO,” and the San Diego performance (Discs 3-4) is an outdoor venue. The influence is also visible in the sound, with the former having an overwhelming sense of close contact that can only be achieved in a closed room (and the audience chanting), while the latter has a feeling of openness with zero echo that can only be expected outdoors (and the special seats are in the center of the third row!). ). Although both have different personalities, they play a role in creating a superb, solid sound. The show depicted with such sound is a wonderful evening of YES music. Although the gist of the set remains largely unchanged, there are some minor changes. In the European leg that I reported on in "FILLMORE PHILADELPHIA 2018 1ST NIGHT", they surprised me with "I Am Waiting" from "TALK", and this song continues in North America as well. There, “UNION”’s “Lift Me Up” has also been revived. It is a show that has an even greater sense of history as a whole, with famous songs from the “90125 lineup” that have been revived several times. It's the performance that plays out the comprehensive set that is fun. It's been almost two years since we started, and YES Featuring ARW has been performing in triple digits, so the ensemble and breathability are perfect... but it wasn't perfect. What was especially surprising was the Hollywood performance on the first day. Generally speaking, the show is much more stable than the original YES, but in the final song "Roundabout", Rick Wakeman makes a huge mistake in the first half of his solo. The rhythm section couldn't hide their surprise at this, and the entire ensemble seemed to collapse!? Even with the classics that have been played hundreds of times, something may happen on the first day. Of course, as a veteran of the scene, he quickly recovered and completed the second day without any problems. YES Featuring ARW embarked on a US tour to celebrate their 50th anniversary. This is a masterpiece live album where you can fully enjoy two performances of the latest set with super superb sound. This is a brand new product that offers both the intimate feel of a narrow club, which is difficult to find in Japan, as well as the open feeling of a spacious outdoors. Although the mood was different from usual, it was still a wonderful night of YES music. Whiskey A Go Go, West Hollywood, CA, USA 26th August 2018 TRULY PERFECT SOUNDHumphrey's By The Bay, San Diego, CA, USA 27th August 2018 TRULY PERFECT SOUND Live at Whiskey A Go Go, West Hollywood, CA, USA 26th August 2018 Disc 1 (68:44) 1. Cinema 2. Hold On 3. I've Seen All Good People 4. Changes 5. And You And I 6. Rhythm Of Love 7. Perpetual Change 8. Lift Me Up 9. I Am Waiting Disc 2(57:10) 1. Heart Of The Sunrise 2. Awaken 3. Owner Of A Lonely Heart 4. Roundabout Live at Humphrey's By The Bay, San Diego, CA, USA 27th August 2018 Disc 3(69:25) 1. Cinema 2. Hold On 3. I've Seen All Good People 4. Changes 5. And You And I 6. Rhythm Of Love 7. Perpetual Change 8. Lift Me Up 9. I Am Waiting Disc 4(61:34) 1. Heart Of The Sunrise 2. Awaken 3. Owner Of A Lonely Heart 4. Roundabout Jon Anderson - lead vocals Trevor Rabin - guitars Rick Wakeman - keyboards Lee Pomeroy - bass Lou Molino III - drums
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